Manama, Sept. 22 (BNA): President of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, has stated that Bahrain is taking major strides in delivering the best medical services to all the citizens and residents, in the light of the constant support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the medical sector in the kingdom.

The leadership's care has contributed to placing Bahrain at the forefront of countries that provide the highest levels of healthcare, he said.

The SCH President made the statements while addressing the opening ceremony of the first Bahrain International Medical Conference for AIDS, held under his patronage at the Gulf Hotel on September 22-23, and attended by Health Minister, Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, and health sector officials.

Organised by the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with "EducationPlus", the conference is attended by more than 400 in-person and online participants.